Weekly Update
November 1, 2023
Parent/teacher conferences for preschool, elementary, middle and high school will take place on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm and Monday, November 20, 2023 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Elementary, middle, and high school parents can begin scheduling conferences through ParentVUE on November 8 starting at 10:00 am. Preschool families will receive directions for how to register for conferences from your child's classroom teacher.
To schedule your conference for elementary, middle, and high school students, log in to ParentVUE and select "Conference" from the menu on the left side to see the times available. Once you have scheduled your conference, you can click "Email Schedule" to have the details emailed to you. You can also go back to ParentVUE at any time to view the information. Conference scheduling will remain open through November 14 at 6:00 pm.
Parent University: Top 10 Keys to Early Elementary School Success, will premiere as a video presentation on the District’s YouTube channel tonight at 7 PM. District 204’s Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Early Childhood, Laura Rosenblum and District 204 SEL and Wellness Coordinator, Dawn Forkner will share 10 key areas of student growth and development that have proven to be impactful on a student’s ability to thrive in the classroom. Viewers will hear from IPSD 204 elementary school principals, classroom teachers, and mental health professionals as they share their expertise on how parents and family members can support their child during these critical early years.
BMO and District 204 are proud to honor outstanding volunteers through the Volunteer of the Month program. Each month, a deserving volunteer will be recognized and his or her school will receive $1,000. Any District 204 staff member or community member can nominate a volunteer. To nominate a volunteer, visit Volunteer of the Month.
The IPPC Winter Wishes Program is a wonderful opportunity for community members to give back and make a difference in the lives of struggling families. The gift cards donated through this program will provide these families with the means to purchase essential items and gifts for their children, making the holiday season a little brighter for them.
The Indian Prairie Parents’ Council and District 204 are grateful for any contributions made to the Winter Wishes Program. The online store offers a variety of gift cards to choose from (Jewel, Walmart, Target, and Meijer) and the ability to make monetary donations.
The program runs through December 1. For more information about the Winter Wishes Program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to IPPC 1st VP and Unity Chair, Robin Schmidt at rschmidt99@gmail.com
Join the WVHS Planetarium for Family Night this Friday November 3. Listen to Native American sky stories as you sit under the stars in the planetarium. Only audio with the night sky. Programs at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Purchase tickets online.
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.
